Ankier is anxious to avoid what she calls the "Anna Kournikova syndrome” - "I realise that a lot of the media attention I've got is because I don't look horrible, but that can bring attention you don't want.”. (Jo Ankier)

Ankier is anxious to avoid what she calls the "Anna Kournikova syndrome” - "I realise that a lot of the media attention I've got is because I don't look horrible, but that can bring attention you don't want.”.

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